"Kate has superior skills in strategic ideation, collaboration, and crafting story. Her breadth of knowledge and experience, and her passion for her work make her exceptional."
— Deanna Kent, Disney
Kate is an eclectic, creative leader in digital youth entertainment. She's spent the last decade helping people share their stories across brands & platforms.
As Senior Brand Marketing Manager for The Sims, she currently leads the development of go-to-market strategy and multi-channel, global marketing execution for the iconic life simulation game.
✓Develops creative solutions
✓Brings clarity to complexity
✓Leads global distributed teams
Experience
WORK
Senior Brand Marketing Manager, The Sims
Electronic Arts
May 2022 - Present
Global Social Media Lead, Shooters & Star Wars
Electronic Arts
Jun. 2021 - April 2022
Global Community Engagement Lead, Games
Electronic Arts
Jul. 2020 - May 2021
Global Marketing & Communications Strategist, The Sims
Electronic Arts
Jan. 2018 - Jun. 2020
Lead Creative Strategist
Make Creative
Jun. 2017 - Sept. 2018
Lead Content Strategist
Woodlot
Jan. 2015 - Oct. 2018
Lead Narrative Designer
A Thinking Ape
Feb. 2012 - Jan. 2015
Narrative Designer, Club Penguin
Disney Interactive Studios
Oct. 2010 - Oct. 2012
FREELANCE
Technical Journalist
BLANKSLATE Partners
2016 - 2017
Content Strategist
Work at Play
2015 - 2017
Narrative Consultant
Imaginary Games
2015 - 2016
Digital Strategist
Geist Magazine
2008 - 2010
Music Journalist
The Tyee
2009 - 2010
EDUCATION
BA, English Literature
University of British Columbia, 2008
Professional Program in UX Design
UC Berkeley Extension, 2019
SPEAKING
Touchpoint 2017
Simon Fraser University
"Kate is insightful, witty, and highly productive. She knows her craft and she's equally skilled working solo or as part of a team. I would work with Kate again in a heartbeat."
— David Sanderson, Goldtooth Creative
Kate speaking at the TOUCHPOINT CONFERENCE